63 Degrees Highton

63 Degrees Highton is a bustling all-day breakfast cafe on Barrabool Road in the heart of Highton village, and the drawcard for dog owners is straightforward: a footpath and outdoor dining area right out front where your dog can settle in while you work through one of Geelong''s better big breakfasts.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining area and on the footpath seating out front, on leash. Indoors is off limits, standard for a working cafe kitchen. Water bowls turn up in the outdoor area fairly often, but it is not guaranteed, so bring your own bowl to be safe. Ask staff about a puppuccino if your dog has earned one.

Good to know. The menu leans into Australian cafe classics: smoothie bowls, eggs benedict, brisket burgers and a Turkish eggs plate that regulars rave about. It gets busy on weekends with families and groups, so the outdoor tables fill early.

Getting there and parking. It sits directly on Barrabool Road, about 10 to 15 minutes south of central Geelong by car. There is car parking at the front plus on-street parking around Highton Village, and bus stops on Barrabool Road are a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Highton Reserve is a quick drive or walk for a leg-stretch, and the Barwon River walking track is only a few minutes down the road if you want a proper walk before or after coffee.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer if you want a table without a wait. Weekends are lively but tight on outdoor seating, so get there early or book ahead if you can.

Sources

• 63 Degrees Highton - OpenTable · opentable.com.au
• 63 Degrees - Reviews, Photos & Phone Number · 63-degrees.wheree.com

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